Same Sprite Remade Every Year | 2023 Edition!

Every year, I make a new Jedi Luke Skywalker sprite as fun snapshot of my evolution in pixel art. Last year I made the smallest sprite of the lineup, so this year I decided to go for the opposite record!

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Sprite Size and Linework
3:04 Greyscale Shading
4:07 Colour
5:12 Glow Effect
5:59 Final Artwork
6:38 Luke vs Vader
7:10 Full Lineup
7:55 CRT Ttime
8:26 VID OVER

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Software used: Adobe Photoshop 2022
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Title sequence theme music by Failpositive:

Background music obtained through Royalty Free Planet:

Arcade by Raven
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Digital Sunlight by Raven
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Other background music courtesy of YouTube Audio Library.

[GMTK]

Hey Brandon - highly recommend setting a keyboard shortcut for flip horizontal. I use it a tonne too and saves so much time. (Also have ones for flip vertical and 90 degree rotate). Great vid!

[PixelHead]

It kills me that I looked at the comparison between your pre-cleanup and post-cleanup Luke and was like "hold on the guy on the left is Anakin Skywalker isn't it?"

[CKTDanny]

This series has become one of those events that make me think "whoa, it's already been another year"; it's been really fun and rewarding to see this year's progression!

I also thought it was funny how it started shaping up to look like Anakin at first haha. The slightly more desaturated colours look really good in the lineup and it's awesome seeing the finalized sprite next to Vader from earlier 🤩

Excited to see what you'll cook up for the 10th entry in the series!!

[jenngra]

For your 10th anniversary of Luke sprite tests, I was thinking you could go for an infamously difficult sprite style that you've never discussed before. The Capcom VS SNK sprite style, this style is used for the SNK lineup of the roster along with Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, M. Bison (Dictator), and Akuma. It is inspired by the style seen in games such as the Street Fighter Alpha and Marvel VS Capcom series but is built around a 320x240 pixel canvas as opposed to a 382x224 pixel canvas. The light source is also purely from the top as opposed to being slightly to the front and the top. For other Capcom characters they automatically adjusted the Street Fighter Alpha (or in Morrigan's case, Darkstalkers sprites) to match the pixel canvas which looks a bit off. (Especially in Morrigan's case where the outline uses much darker shades than the Street Fighter Alpha or Capcom VS SNK sprites)

[rileysavage]

I wanted to say how much it puts my mind at ease seeing you change the proportions around slightly when it comes to the Final Artwork section. It really helped me to not be worried about getting everything right first try in my own art. I love your videos, they've been a great source of inspiration.

[oddishsmile]

It almost feels like a Lucasfilm Games/Lucasarts style sprite. Something like the Indiana Jones games and Monkey Island. Love that.

[Clouron]

This is definitely a matured version of your take on Luke's annual sprite! Really please with the final colour choice, light adjustment, etc. Keep inspiring us lot!

[operandvt]

Welcome to the 64px Club, Brandon, y'did good!

Don't worry, I can tell you that you'll graduate to feeling like 96+px is out of your comfort zone at some point! >:3

[thewheezingdead]

Very very cool, seeing them both together makes them look like a 90's beat em up game sprite. Like a Star Wars version of Golden axe or Streets of Rage.

[prinlerdsri]

Brandon you are the one who got me into pixle art so many years ago, i watch every single vid you made senes then.
i don't know what to say man i just love your content so much <3

[Yous]

This is super cool, it's inspiring to see how much you've improved steadily over the years and the Luke vs Vader posing is incredible

[DadVader]

Oh yes! It's that time of the year already! Great to see your idea of the same subject. So inspiring 😊

[BunkoFlakes]

I've been binging your videos. Your progress is so inspiring. Can't wait for this year's. I'm a beginner pixeler so the smaller sprites really appeal to me.

[ItsGBMoD]

i like how even though i might not be subscribed to this channel, i still manage to get these videos in my recommendation every year which is amazing

[CharacterDesignForge]

Its always SO cool to see this progression- this is I dare say a new favorite!

[RKIOrbMage]

Flipping the sprite to check proportions is a great tip, I'll definitely be using that

[mook_]

These videos have turned into a yearly tradition for me without me even realizing. Been watching for a couple years already, love catching these when they come out. Good video

[damboulton]

I think this is my favourite Luke, especially with how it looks next to the Darth Vader one which is my favourite work you've ever done. Great video 😊

[mugitchi]

wow, your improvement is awesome! i like how every year is a different style which means u range is insanely wide! nice!

[princedriger]

Looks fantastic
But you forgot Luke's mechanical hand!